Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[sergioscirocco]

I hope many people get the S3 so the R will be more unique around

[Guy_H]

No Manuals available at launch. Late 2014 for the first batch of manuals. We should get our new DSG in the next couple of weeks

[team_v]

No Manuals available at launch. Late 2014 for the first batch of manuals. We should get our new DSG in the next couple of weeks

You should bring it out to Happy Laps at QR on 31 May!

[andrew7]

As Adam D points out a $4k premium for the S3 in my mind makes it the clear choice (dealer delivery can be negotiated down). Talk about a pricing fail by VWA... as WJ pointed out in another thread VW dealers must be very nervous indeed.

[Dzl_Dubba]

Pricing for the R, $52k

2014 Volkswagen Golf R: Australian Price, Features And Specs | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

[Longy]

Pricing for the R, $52k

2014 Volkswagen Golf R: Australian Price, Features And Specs | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

But the DSG version is $54.5k, so with Dealer delivery and OCR, and a few options, you'll be over the LCT threshold as the official fuel consumption is listed at 7.1ltr/100km, so it does come under the 7ltr/100km required to be classed as a fuel efficient car.

[Ryan_R]

So the R is essentially $5k cheaper than the S3
The S3 however has leather seats, better infotainment system, etc as standard which makes up for that difference
But all reviews I've read paint the R as more of a fun drivers car compared to the S3

I'm due to have a look at both next week but I'm not in a super rush to upgrade due to a few factors.

[maraach]

I believe the leather in the R will be the standard Vienna leather trim as fitted to the GTI, and Mk6 GTIs and Rs. So, standard grey/black, with an "R" insignia on the headrests.

(Unlike the S3, which gets much higher-quality Nappa leather as standard. Nappa is an option on the R in Europe, but is not offered here unfortunately.)

You are right. It is the standard leather, I was looking at the euro pics with the patterned leather which don't seem to be used here

[kennyc]

You are right. It is the standard leather, I was looking at the euro pics with the patterned leather which don't seem to be used here

It is the same as the mk 6 but different. I have the mk 6 with leather and it is all black and plain, but very comfy!
The Mk 7 is the same but has red stitching all over it and looks much better.

[OilBurna]

VW have shot themselves in the foot with this one 3k for leather is a joke


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[dsuhiti]

Good luck VW, you'll need it.

[AdamD]

So the R is essentially $5k cheaper than the S3

Just to clarify this difference a little further, as per something I wrote in another thread:

The R DSG is $54,490, and leather is $3,150. The S3 is $59,900. That's a difference of $2,260. Redbook publishes a dealer delivery price of $3,528 for the S3 (a standard price published by Audi - so if you're being quoted more you've been quoted above RRP effectively), whilst VW quotes $2,495, so that's $1,033 - bringing the total to $3,293. Before bargaining of course. And don't forget that the Audi is generally better equipped (with the exception of ACC, a $1600 option on the S3) than the Golf, as a justification for that premium.

On the bargaining front, the Audi is eligible for corporate pricing, which drops the dealer delivery charge and gives three years' free scheduled servicing. The Golf R is - apparently but not yet confirmed - not eligible for corporate pricing under VWA's current scheme.

At these prices, I think you'd have to genuinely want the R more - and be able to dismiss the specification shortfalls accordingly - to go the R route. Hopefully it offers some real dynamic benefits to justify its pricing.

[Amalgam]

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From carpoint

[Rogue wolf]

Not surprised with the R pricing, fact is they have to keep a good size gap between GTI-->PP-->R as I've repeatedly said these models are overpriced, but unfortunately they have found a market in oz where buyers are willing to pay up, VW are quality cars but there pricing is just not right, end of the day it's only a hatchback that doesn't look $67000 worth when one drives past you on the road, if Audi can reduce there price no reason VW can't, only way to get VW to listen is if everyone cancels there orders no matter how bad you want one, which is unlikely to happen..

[Hail22]

So the R is essentially $5k cheaper than the S3
The S3 however has leather seats, better infotainment system, etc as standard which makes up for that difference
But all reviews I've read paint the R as more of a fun drivers car compared to the S3

I'm due to have a look at both next week but I'm not in a super rush to upgrade due to a few factors.

Make that electric leather seats with forward, backwards and lift controls as standard and the cabin of the S3 is less busier / more professional with the pop up / down navigation / media screen as well as fighter pilot like switches